About
Warriors Club History
Brenda Heisz
Founder
When my daughter was in grade 7 she was selected to be on the school team and fell in love with the sport. After the school season, she heard about a club team and went to see about playing. Being a year older than the other girls she was told she could not play, therefore I started to research teams and where my daughter could play. We found out about tryouts for clubs and went, however she was cut. This is when I found out that another 30 girls trying out were given the same fate.
I contacted three local clubs asking if I coached; would they consider adding a team, I was told “no” from one and could not get an answer from another. However, the 3rd club said yes. So, I coached and was able to update my certification. Unfortunately, the next season the club was unable to continue so I volunteered to take over, changed the name and started the Tri Area Warriors Volleyball Club.
Brenda has two diplomas from Mount Royal College in Aquatic Administration and Recreation Therapy adding a third as an EMT-A in 1997. She managed seasonal swimming pools and worked as an EMR/EMT-A in Forestburg and Fairview. Brenda started her coaching career at the age of 16. Coaching and teaching swimming, springboard diving and baseball with a Fully Certificated Level 1 Coach, for 24 plus years. Adding the NCCP Advanced Development Certificate in volleyball in 2015. She enjoys developing and mentoring new coaches. She is excellent at teaching basic skills and techniques. She will give young athletes a great start to enjoying and playing well in the sport of volleyball.
Logo
The colours on the ball in our logo represent the three regions in our area: Stony Plain, Spruce Grove and Parkland County. The shield represents our Warrior strength as a club.
Vision
TAWVC vision is to strive to be the best by providing unique atmospheres for our athlete's to build individually and with a team. We provide top competitive coaching to athletes who wish to successfully grow in sport and in life.
Mission
Our mission is to provide every athlete with a complete, holistic long term developmental growth approach to success, encouraging athlete's to reach their personal goals in sport and in life, facilitated with programming and leagues throughout the year.
Philosophy
• We believe in continued learning for athlete and coach which is fostered through programming and dedicated professionals.
• We believe in the coaching philosophy of "Player Development" over "winning" also supported by the NCCP (National Coaching Certificate Program).
• Our coaches think first of the valued athlete and their role as an essential part of a team.
• We focus on developing coaches to bring their best to assist every athlete individually and collectively.
• Teamwork is essential for success and highly valued both on the court and in our organization.
• We are committed to hard work, dedication and commitment while fostering good character leading to qualities of sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive self worth/control.
• We believe that positive attitudes and good work ethics are contagious.
• Parental support of their athlete(s) is vital. Their support and volunteering allows our club to grow.
• We highly recommend all members to take the time to familiarize yourself with the clubs Policies and By-Laws.
